# Ad summary
This ad showcases Under Armour's Velociti Elite 3 running shoe. It features Sharon Lokedi, a 5X World Major Marathon Medalist, highlighting her achievements and her involvement in the shoe's design process. The ad emphasizes the shoe's light, breathable, responsive design and its carbon-fiber plate for maximum lift-off. It targets competitive runners and underscores Under Armour's commitment to performance-driven innovation.
# Brand positioning
Under Armour is presented as a performance-focused athletic brand that partners with top athletes to develop innovative and high-performance products. The brand aligns with the values of dedication, achievement, and pushing boundaries. It emphasizes functional performance, with the Velociti Elite 3 showcased as a cutting-edge tool for serious runners. The brand clearly positions itself as a leader in athletic apparel and footwear, particularly for competitive runners seeking peak performance.
# Product
The Velociti Elite 3 is a running shoe designed for high-performance running. It features a light, breathable upper for comfort and a UA Flow Superfoam midsole that is weightless and more responsive, enhancing the runner's experience. A carbon-fiber plate is included for maximum lift-off, enabling runners to achieve their best performance. The shoe is designed to support runners in major marathons, such as Boston, New York, and Paris, addressing the need for speed and efficiency during races. The ad focuses on the collaboration between the athlete and the brand to create a shoe that eliminates doubt on race day.
# Visual style
The ad has a polished, high-end commercial feel, blending dynamic action shots with technical graphics to emphasize both the athlete's performance and the product's innovation. Editing includes quick cuts and smooth transitions to maintain a fast pace, reflecting the speed and energy of running. The ad features neon color accents to highlight key features and performance metrics. The use of close-ups and slow motion emphasizes the product details and the athlete's determination. The production quality is high, with professional lighting and camera work, creating a visually engaging and persuasive ad.
# Hooks
Spoken: 00:01-00:03: Sharon Lokedi: No one invited me to win the 10k
Text overlay: sharon / lokedi / 5X WORLD MAJOR MARATHON MEDALIST / NO ONE INVITED ME TO WIN THE 10K
Visual: 00:01–00:03: Sharon Lokedi, a young, dark-skinned woman, is silhouetted against a blue and orange sunset. She's wrapped in a reflective blanket with the Under Armour logo. The camera angle is low, looking up at her, and the shot is static.
# Funnel stage
Consideration
# Pain points
The central pain point is the doubt or uncertainty athletes may feel on race day. Sharon Lokedi states that being involved in the design process, 'meant that on the morning of the race, I had no doubts,' indicating the product is designed to alleviate anxiety and boost confidence.
# Value propositions
- UA Flow Superfoam midsole that is weightless and more responsive enhances the runner's experience.
- Carbon-fiber plate is included for maximum lift-off, enabling runners to achieve their best performance.
# Benefits
- Confidence on race day
# Features
- Light, breathable upper
- Weightless
- UA Flow Superfoam midsole
- More responsive
- Carbon-fiber plate
- Maximum lift off
# Call to action
None used.
# Social proof
- "No one invited me to win the 10K and set the NCAA meet record. Or win the first marathon I ran. Or break the Boston course record by over two minutes" – Sharon Lokedi (5X World Major Marathon Medalist)
# Point of view
- Customer 65% – Sharon Lokedi, a 5X World Major Marathon Medalist, is featured as the primary voice, sharing her personal experience and achievements related to the product.
- Brand 35% – Text overlays and technical shots of the product are used to communicate the shoe's functional features and benefits.
# Storyline
- 00:00–00:01 An extreme close up shot of shoe laces and track footage plays.
- 00:01–00:03 00:01–00:03: Sharon Lokedi, 5X World Major Marathon Medalist, is silhouetted against the sky, wrapped in a reflective blanket with the Under Armour logo. She states, 'No one invited me to win the 10K,' conveying a message of overcoming obstacles and self-motivation. This sets a tone of resilience and personal drive.
- 00:03–00:05 00:03–00:05: The ad shows quick cuts of Sharon running, as she continues, 'And set the NCAA meet record,' reinforcing her achievements and expertise. This helps to build authority and create a more personal connection with the audience.
- 00:05–00:07 00:05–00:07: Sharon continues, 'Or win the first marathon I ran,' while the camera shows her running on a desert road from a distance and then transitions to an extreme close up of her legs running, highlighting her speed and endurance.
- 00:07–00:10 00:07–00:10: As Sharon runs on the track, she states 'Or break the Boston course record by over two minutes,' the pace of the music and visuals intensifies, amplifying her achievements.
- 00:10–00:13 00:10–00:13: Graphic text appears showcasing different records, and Sharon says the words Paris, Boston, and New York. This conveys the idea of setting and achieving records in major marathons, emphasizing the potential of the product.
- 00:14–00:17 00:14–00:17: Sharon says, 'Being a part of the process to create the Velociti Elite 3,' accompanied by visuals of the shoe's design and development process, and computer graphics showcasing the shoe on Sharon's body. This conveys the level of innovation behind the product.
- 00:17–00:20 00:17–00:20: Sharon continues, 'Meant that on the morning of the race, I had no doubts,' paired with images of her winning. The message is about confidence and reliability, tying the product to her success and confidence.
- 00:20–00:24 00:20–00:24: Close up shots of the running shoe with text stating, 'Light breathable upper, weightless, UA flow superfoam, more responsive, carbon fiber plate, maximum lift off,' accompanied by technical and graphical elements. This gives more detail about the product's functional benefits.
- 00:24–00:26 00:24–00:26: The brand is shown, and Sharon states, 'Velociti Elite 3, no invitation needed,' which reinforces the message of empowerment and accessibility to achieve excellence.
- 00:26–00:30 00:26–00:30: The ad ends with visual of the shoe, and the text, 'The record breaking super shoe.' This solidifies the shoe's positioning as a high-performance product designed for breaking records.